Watco seeks bids for Oklahoma passenger-rail line operator

Stillwater Central Railroad and its operator Watco Cos. LLC are seeking proposals from rail providers interested in operating the Eastern Flyer or "Sooner Sub" passenger-rail service between Sapulpa and Del City, Oklahoma.

Interested parties are asked to send an email requesting a nondisclosure agreement. Once the agreement is completed, a bid package will be mailed to the provider.

Emails may be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Proposals are due July 27, according to a Watco press release.

Stillwater Central is looking to revive plans for the passenger-rail line, which died four years ago when the possibility of Iowa Pacific Railroad operating the line fell through, according to a report by local TV station KJRH.